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Committees: Development and Industrial Council Development and Industrial Council The Development and Industrial Commission is established under MGL Chapter 40, Section 8A for the promotion and development of the industrial resources of the municipality. The commission "shall conduct researches into industrial conditions, investigate and assist in the establishment of educational or commercial projects, including projects involving private enterprise, for the purpose of expanding or strengthening the local economy, and shall seek to co-ordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for said purposes..". Hingham's commission was established in the early 60's and was very active and effective for many years. After a period of inactivity, it was revitalized in 1997. Appointments are made by the Board of Selectmen. The commission consists of not less than five nor more than fifteen members. The term is five years. 2010 Annual Report In 2010, the Hingham Development and Industrial Commission (HDIC) was actively involved in issues relating to the waterfront, the downtown area and the South Hingham Overlay District. This past year, we saw the completion of new brick sidewalks on North Street and are awaiting the installation of new lightpoles along the "harbor stretch" of that Street in 2011. We will continue wrapping up downtown Greenbush mitigation projects such as pole removal and underground wiring connections on North and Mill Streets, which are already well underway. Our general focus in the downtown area in 2010 was aimed at promoting economic activity. In 2009, we worked closely with the Planning Board and the ZBA to create special permit requirements for 1st floor office uses in the downtown. These requirements have led to an increased number of first floor retail establishments and greater economic growth in downtown. Additionally, the HDIC was an important supporter of the Hingham Meals Tax that has generated large revenues for the Town in 2010 while sharing the very small burden of the tax with non-resident restaurant goers. The HDIC continued its long standing support for The Hingham Farmers Market during the past year. Fulfilling a long standing goal of bringing more activity to Hingham Square, the HDIC and the HFM collaborated on bringing a mid-week market (The Square Market) to Hingham Square on Wednesdays during the summer of 2010. The Saturday Farmers' Market, located at the Hingham Bathing Beach Parking Lot, continued to also thrive and grow in 2010. As a note, the HDIC was actively involved in harbor development discussions in 2010 as a member of the Harbor Task Force. The Harbor Task Force, consisting of representatives from the HDIC, Planning Board, Harbor Development Committee, Bathing Beach Trustees, Selectman's Office and the Harbormaster worked on resolving overlapping issues in the area of the Harbor, with our goal of strengthening the pedestrian connection between Downtown and the Harbor. During this time, the HDIC voted separately to support, in principle, the permitting of small food establishments at the harbor, both in the area closest to 3 Otis Street and in the area of the Hingham Bathing Beach Restrooms. We indicated that our preference was in the area of 3 Otis Street as a long-term goal of the HDIC is to create a closer relationship between the Harbor area and the downtown area. One of the most significant issues that the HDIC worked on in 2010 was development of the new MBTA Intermodal Transport Center at the Shipyard and discussion regarding the transit routes, (bus, train and boat) that serve Hingham. In 2010, we formed HITS, the Hingham Intermodal Transit Subcommittee, to work closely with the MBTA to insure that these transit lines are efficient, serving the community in the largest way possible, and are truly intermodel. Finally, the HDIC continued to receive input from property owners to look for ways to improve the economical viability of the South Hingham Overlay District. The potential creation of a separate sewer district in that area was discussed and continues to be considered to determine its viability. The Planning Board is managing this process with assistance from the HDIC The HDIC would like to thank all of the individuals and groups noted above and others for their help on these projects.
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